We're back in Provence!

It's been almost 2 weeks since we arrived back in Provence and the days are just flying by. After two weeks in London within a month of travel, we are happy to be back to the quiet solitude of the Luberon. This time we have found ourselves in Ménerbes, the once home of Peter Mayle, author of A Year in Provence.

Driving in past the Luberon mountains and the vineyards we have come to know so well, we knew we had made the right decision to return and within 24 hours we were all sleeping better, eating better and feeling at home, once again.

The converted farmhouse we are staying in is fabulous and even though there are 4 seperate 'gites' on the property, we have the entire place to ourselves. The joys of travelling in the off season!
Gorgeous gardens, a pétanque court, a tennis court, pool and plenty of pine cones, acorns, and autumn foliage for Elliot to collect.

Arriving on the 1st of November to a glorious sunny day may have given us a false sense of a warm Autumn. It didn't last. Within a week the Mistral winds were upon us, raging over 60 km/h and sending the temps to near freezing. They say the winds send the farmers crazy and the kids even crazier. A few quick trips outdoors and I can see why! A woman was blown right over onto the road up in Gordes I was told. 

We even bumped into our old neighbours, the Mayor of Saint Pantaléon and his lovely wife last week and we've been invited around for an aperitif tomorrow night ... I assured her the length of time we have spent in France has done nothing to improve our French language skills, so wish us luck!

A xx